Put your recommendations right here !

Abbeyfield Surgery.
End of Woodseats, Abbey lane.
When my old dog needed to escape the world these were the only vets in S Yorks that would do the deed without charging for a consultation fee.
Been with them ever since, 15 years n still compassionate.

Abbeyfield Surgery.
End of Woodseats, Abbey lane.
When my old dog needed to escape the world these were the only vets in S Yorks that would do the deed without charging for a consultation fee.
Been with them ever since, 15 years n still compassionate.

Ahh bless em - that's what you want !!

I take my cat to Hallam Veterinary Centre on Holme Lane, Hillsborough. They are very good with her and were extremely helpful when I first registered with them - my cat was a stray so I needed a lot of advice on which vaccinations she should have done, etc! :)

I used to go to Springvale Vets in Firth Park and always asked to see Mr Jarvis. He was really good, very sympathetic in fact a lot like you would expect a Doctor of ours to be. I was told he had moved to their practice at Crystal Peaks - Unfortunately for us :mad: As far as I know he is still there.

Always been pleased with Springfield at Gleadless Town End

I used to go to Springvale Vets in Firth Park and always asked to see Mr Jarvis. He was really good, very sympathetic in fact a lot like you would expect a Doctor of ours to be. I was told he had moved to their practice at Crystal Peaks - Unfortunately for us :mad: As far as I know he is still there.

When they say someones loss is someone else's gain - they are right, Mr Jarvis IS at CP & is my dogs vet - he is a superb Vet ( IMO ) although he is retiring next spring so thats not great.

I take my mob to Hallam on Holme Lane in Hillsborough too- never had cause for complaint, and I couldn't recommend the visiting cardiologist Vicky Ironside any higher if she'd paid me for it!

Mr Jarvis is retiring? :shocked:

Who is going to look after Brude now? :(

Crookes on Sheffield Road, near Crystal Peaks, always been brilliant IMO.

Mr Jarvis is retiring? :shocked:

Who is going to look after Brude now? :(


yes he is - I looked like that when he told me too ! Not happy, I don't think the locum's they have in there are great TBH.

Alan Beety at Beech House Vet Clinic at Highgreen, always fits you in, no matter how busy he is. He even gave me his personal mobile number to get hold of him at the weekend when one of my dogs was nearing the end of his days. A genuine caring guy. I cant praise him enough.

I took our dog to the vets yesterday to have a small growth on her leg checked out.

Vet said she was fine, she was on the vets table less than 30 seconds.

£27.40. These are the added costs that people who want pets must consider.

Crookes on Sheffield Road, near Crystal Peaks, always been brilliant IMO.
i agree when my bullmastiff collasped on me a couple of years ago they got to the surgery within 10 mins and when we were found out he was dying of leukeumia the vet was absolutely brilliant he let us be with him for about 2 hours after we lost him as we were devastated.
one of the head vets called grant(south african)actually rang me at home the next day to make sure we were ok as he had been otis's vet since we rescued him,even now he is a fantastic vet and the staff are excellent:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I took our dog to the vets yesterday to have a small growth on her leg checked out.

Vet said she was fine, she was on the vets table less than 30 seconds.

£27.40. These are the added costs that people who want pets must consider.
:shocked: Our vets doesn't charge if you don't actually require treatment

Peak vets in woodseats is fantastic they have round the clock care and are human , explianing everything in english, they are kind and genuinlly care. I wouldn't go anywhere else now with my lot:)

Peak vets in woodseats is fantastic they have round the clock care and are human , explianing everything in english, they are kind and genuinlly care. I wouldn't go anywhere else now with my lot:)

isnt it true that peak vets dont have any nurses tho? how do they go about doing their operations etc?

i swear by spires its in chesterfield.absolutely great vets and they dont charge for a consiltation fee,just the cost of the treatment.and they were great with my dog the other day when she died they told me to come down right away and opened up the vets for me at 11pm.very understanding people.:thumbsup:

Peak vets in woodseats is fantastic they have round the clock care and are human , explianing everything in english, they are kind and genuinlly care. I wouldn't go anywhere else now with my lot:)

yeah, these are my vets, very friendly, and near graves park, so you can take your snoops for a walk afterwards

I use Highfields on the London Road. Just had my Precious neutered there and she is doing fantastically.

What I really appreciated about Highfields is that the vet Precious and I usually see did her surgery. Other places appear to have consulting vets and surgical vets. I can't comment on Vets 4 pets here but I don't think working within a chain would cause issues - there might be some cost benefits!

Precious has previously been in for surgery at another place and the huge plus points with Highfields after her total hysterectomy are :

1. She can meow properly - shows they know how to intubate - last time she couldn't meow for ages her throat was so sore.
2. She wasn't in total shock when I went to pick her up. In fact she was bright as a button and practically roaring to get home.
3. She didn't spend three days in shock from the op. She's had her quiet and very quiet moments alternating with being a bit fidgety and feisty (which is understandable after what she's been through) but that's much more preferable to me than a cat that can only manage to climb up on your lap and collapse in that exhausted and delicate way a cat can when it's been through a very rough time.

After the previous surgical experience with her, I was actually quite worried about what to expect from her with this op but she has been fine and is as bright as a button 4 days afterwards.

It's hard to choose a good vet and I went to the first one on the recommendation of a friend but I don't think I could recommend the place to anyone.

Regards

Lesley

Crookes, Hackenthorpe or Rotherham branch. I have used both branches over the years and our family have used them for over 30 years.

Wouldnt go anywhere else ;)

I too use Hallam Vets on Holme Lane and have always had wonderful treatment from the vets, nurses and receptionists.

Plus I have a schoolgirl crush on two of the vets there :hihi: :love: :hihi:

I use Peak vets at Woodseats, they are friendly, helpful, do their very best to re-assure you and aren't hideously expensive. The most important thing though which I'm sure I've mentioned before is the fact that they are one of the few vets in the city that still do out of hours emergencies on site.
They must have sufficent staff to do operations as I'm sure Max my hound would be quite happy to show off his big scar from a recent operation which went well.

Hall court at Dinnington, but they have branches at worksop & a few other places. Just had cat done there & were great. They also come out to horses & are very good.. I would recommend them def.

I take my cat to Hallam Veterinary Centre on Holme Lane, Hillsborough. They are very good with her and were extremely helpful when I first registered with them - my cat was a stray so I needed a lot of advice on which vaccinations she should have done, etc! :)


I take my mob to Hallam on Holme Lane in Hillsborough too- never had cause for complaint, and I couldn't recommend the visiting cardiologist Vicky Ironside any higher if she'd paid me for it!

I use Hallam Vets on Holme Lane aswell. Very good!

I too use Hallam Vets on Holme Lane and have always had wonderful treatment from the vets, nurses and receptionists.

Plus I have a schoolgirl crush on two of the vets there :hihi: :love: :hihi:

I think one of the men you may mean treated molly the other day :blush: dont tell me husband to be :hihi:

abbey veterinary group, Dodworth road, Barnsley. Also have branches in cudworth, high green, deepcar and maybe another I forgot. apart from once having to go to another branch as they couldnt fit me in at my local one, always had good service and been happy with them.

peak vets at woodseats i think there really good we have all our animals there ie 1 dog 2 cats and 2 ferrets i would reccomend them to anyone

Another :thumbsup: for peak vets - great opening times including weekends and nights, easy to park and there very nice - although i doubt my cat thought so when he was having his bits off.

peak are very friendly and will give u all the advice u need and they care for your animal 100% there the best by far

Abbeyfield Surgery, on Halifax Rd

They were absolutely great with Poppy.

Hall court at Dinnington, but they have branches at worksop & a few other places. Just had cat done there & were great. They also come out to horses & are very good.. I would recommend them def.

not in worksop theres only wildbore and st annes there

Hunters Bar Vets.

If you have a rabbit you absolutely must take them to see Anita. Exceptionally passionate and experienced they have never given me anything but sound advice and the health of my rabbits can vouch for this. :thumbsup:

We always go to Vets4Pets on Wilsthorpe Road, Barnsley. Went for initial booster offer (£75 innoculations for life), and now go for everything. They can't do enough for you. Genuinely caring, friendly people. Wouldn't go anywhere else now. Only the best for our Kizzie.

grant Adams at crookes in hackenthorpe is the most compassionate person i have ever met my dog has terminal mct she has been with crookes since she was born they are fantastic grant also phones me at home and i cried so hard he cried with me. wouldnt go anywhere else.

Hi,

I can't find much information, or a forum like this for Rotherham so I'll give it a try here!

My brother is moving to Rotherham shortly and they have a cat, can anyone recommend a vets?

Thanks,

Frange

There's one on Handsworth Road that I would recommend. I know it's Sheffield but it's the right side of Rotherham and I trust them. Can't recall the name but they also have a branch in Dinnington. There's also one (unrelated) on Moorgate Road in Rotherham that I pass often.

Is your Brother's cat planning on being ill?

Crookes, Moorgate Rd, Rotherham 01709 373337

try here;

http://www.upmystreet.com/findmynearest/l/

I've used Crookes for years,Suzanne is realy good, so is John and Grant.

where abouts in rotherham is he moving to? Arncliffe at wath which is in rotherham are very good and reasonable priced.

Crooks are an excellent vets. I've always been really pleased with both their service and their attitude.

Contrary to another post however, they're not on Moorgate, that would be Springfield's vets.

A Crooks & Partners
Easeholm Lodge
240 Wellgate
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2PA
01709 373337

A Crooks & Partners


Their name is rather apt in my experience.

After paying over £200 for treatment would you expect to pay another £17 if you wanted a copy of the prescription?


:suspect:

Springfields have a surgery in Rotherham, but I don't know their address.

Their name is rather apt in my experience.

After paying over £200 for treatment would you expect to pay another £17 if you wanted a copy of the prescription?


:suspect:

In my opinion (and our family has been with them for the last twenty years that I know of) they're a good set of guys who care about the animals that they treat. As far as I'm concerned, that's the main priority.

I can't comment on your particular situation because in all honesty I don't have enough knowledge of other vets charges, but I suspect they're not the only ones who financially exploit a situation for their own gain.

In a Utopia it would be nice if vets treated animals at cost, but it's a business and unfortunately I guess it has to run as such.

Have you tried writing to the Practice Manager and explaining your frustration? It might be worth a try?

Have you tried writing to the Practice Manager and explaining your frustration? It might be worth a try?

I asked to speak to the manager and pointed out that the extra cost was not only immoral but also illegal but I didn’t get any real answer.

Basically they can issue a prescription and then charge what they want for the medication knowing its Highly unlikely you are going to pay £17 for a prescription and then go somewhere else for the medication.


http://www.hyperdrug.com/products.asp?dept=174

I thought vets had different charges according to what sort of treatment was required (eg, a repeat visit for the same condition is often cheaper)

the consultation fee will also be calculated to account for medication prescribed, so yes, I'd expect there to be a fee involved in taking your business elsewhere

I think we had a thread on this at one time, but it may pre-date the pets group and be in sheffield chat or general discussion

Springfields have at least 2 surgeries in Rotherham - 1 at Moorgate (near rotherham Hospital) and the other is at Wickersley across from the Tanyard shopping centre. I use Springfields at Wickersley and have also used the Moorgate one. Both are very nice surgeries - the one at Moorgate is the largest. I highly recommend them to anyone as they have saved my dogs on 2 occassions. The first time was with a 4 week old Akita pup - my bitch had 13 pups and he was the runt. he had a problem with his eye so I took him to our local vets - Maltby Vetineray surgery and they made matters worse, they operated on his eye and he came home. A few hours later he was very ill and looked like he was fitting so we rushed him back but they said it was worms:loopy: so we took him to spingfields who said he may not make it as it looked like he had distemper. They kept him and made him better, he's now a big strong lad and the father to my current Akita bitch. The 2nd time was very recent with myspringer pup. I bought him from a farm and he devloped the runs the day after I got him. he was bleeding from the back end so I took him in and they sorted him out - turns out he had never been wormed and was very badly nfested even though the breeder stated he had been wormed every two weeks from 2 weeks of age. he had also eveloped a nasty gastro infection and had ear mites - he ended u costing me a fortune but it was orth it. Springfields are a little more expensive than others but its worth it because they are so good at what they do.

Thanks very much for the replys. The Crooks or Springfield will be nearest. Springfield sounds the most likely choice. I know Springfield has other surgerys in Sheffield but we've never used them.

The cat is not planning on being ill (I hope) but you never know when you may need a vet and we think it is as essential as registering with a new GP practice for yourself.

Thanks again,
Frange

the consultation fee will also be calculated to account for medication prescribed, so yes, I'd expect there to be a fee involved in taking your business elsewhere



I was talking about when you have paid your consultation fee, paid for all the treatment and the end result is a long course of medication (sometimes for life).

As the link shows it is illegal to then charge for a copy of the prescription, this is to stop vets charging extortionate fees for medication.

If your doctor gave you a prescription and you could buy it cheaper over the counter at Boots you would be free to do so.

http://www.hyperdrug.com/products.asp?dept=174

i have used springfields on the richmond for years,alway found them good but having recently moved house i now have a vets 2 mins walk from my house...i called in for a quote yesterday for having our nel hip scored..i couldn't belive what they quoted me.......£225...when i had molly n oscar done i was charged 300 for both of em..how can my local vets justify such an exyrtionate quote :o :o :o :o :o i think i'll keep with springfields.....

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=113489&highlight=vets

Is a good link to go on :)

We pay around £170 to have a dog hip scored, BUT, we do incur an extra cost of £30 for specialist anaesthetic suggested for our breed (so normal cost about £140). thats will Abbey vet group.

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=113489&highlight=vets

Is a good link to go on :)
Threads merged
ta :)

i think peak vets in woodseats is good i took my pup there they were really friendly

we use the crookes branch of hallam veterinary centre - they've been fantastic whenever we've had emergencies (air rifle + cat = see the vet as soon as can catch cat, put in box, drive to vet, walk through door), and have had plenty of advice about what to do about a cat being shot (although it turns out the only good way of dealing with it is to move house so that the crazy old pigeon-rearing ****** who kept shooting them can't target your cats anymore).

Alan Beety at Beech House Vet Clinic at Highgreen, always fits you in, no matter how busy he is. He even gave me his personal mobile number to get hold of him at the weekend when one of my dogs was nearing the end of his days. A genuine caring guy. I cant praise him enough.

Seconded, we've always found Alan to be very helpful and caring.

Wildbore Veterinary Group - Vet in Worksop, Nottinghamshire

i know a good one ion worksop which isn't too far away

Wildbore Veterinary Group - Vet in Worksop, Nottinghamshire

I stand firmly behind Springfield Vets. Excellent people

Note : Threads Merged

Park Veterinary Hospital Millhouses - well worth the extra travelling we have to do to get to it- efficient, friendly, helpful and never have problems getting an appointment.

Took my kittens for their first injections today and for a health check to Vets4Pets at Millhouses.

Just wanted to say if anyone is looking for a vets they were really really good. They dispelled some of what a previous vets had told me which I thought was kind of dubious anyway (giving them cooked chicken bones to clean their teeth). They could not have been more helpful, I felt a bit guilty about all the questions I was asking! You get told so many different things though. They even gave me surgical spirits to spray behind the TV to stop them trying to use that area as a litter tray. They have also recommended some really good food for them (Hills).

Well anyway I know I would have appreciated a recommendation when I was looking so here is mine! I really feel like Poppy and Henry would be in safe hands if the worst ever happened! :)

Sorry just a note for anyone thinking a free kitten is a bargain (mine were not)!

If you are getting one I would note that for the first set of injections it is £45 - and they do need them! and this is before even thinking about them needing spaying/neutering when they get to 5/6 months!

p.s. before anyone says I did know about this cost when I bought them!

I had heard that vet4pets were good as well but didn't know they were now in sheffield :)
Its also lovely to know that you are so responsible with your kittens, and in a way it backs up my thought that just because you pay a lot for a pet doesn't mean that you will care for it properly, its all down to the sort of person the new owner is.... obviously the kittens breeder judged well where you were concerned.

What would PP say the Best Vets are in town and Why ?

>I'd recommend "Crooks and Partners" @ rotherham and nr to crystal Peaks ...There Very knoweldable , Fair Prices , Clean and Friendly attmosphere<

Really good at Hip scoring dogs , NCL Testing, Jabs and Operations...
A great personal way with the Dogs.....

i think there is few threads about this already

My mum uses Crookes in Hackenthorpe Village.
I use Alan at Beech House High Green he's great with large breeds and I know that lots of people with AB, DDB and neo's go there

<sigh> this topic has been discuss before

well to new members like me , and ppl not yet up to speed with the board ...I canot see any harm ?

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=113489&highlight=good+vets

try that one :)

Hunters Bar Vets.

If you have a rabbit you absolutely must take them to see Anita. Exceptionally passionate and experienced they have never given me anything but sound advice and the health of my rabbits can vouch for this. :thumbsup:

Used to use Hunters Bar as they are on the doorstep but pricey - we now use Park Veterinary Hospital opposite Millhouses Park, which was recommended to us by a fellow dog owner- reasonably priced, excellent caring service and open at times that are convenient for us. We take Ailsa (daft dobermutt), Ashia (nutty norwegian forest cat) and Aero (inscutible H havana oriental cat) for their booster shots and checkups all together and they always treat them as one consultancy, Same when we take Alfie (barmy bengal) and Amber (mad maine coon) together.

I had heard that vet4pets were good as well but didn't know they were now in sheffield :)
Its also lovely to know that you are so responsible with your kittens, and in a way it backs up my thought that just because you pay a lot for a pet doesn't mean that you will care for it properly, its all down to the sort of person the new owner is.... obviously the kittens breeder judged well where you were concerned.

That place on abbeydale road near millhouses? Always looks empty

gotta say abbeydale! they treat my dog like a prince when he broke his leg.. he didnt want to leave after the night there haha!! which is very strange he hates vets!

I use Alan at Beech House Veterinary Clinic , at Highgreen. He is such a dedicated man and I feel his prices are reasonable, I have a giant breed dog a dogue de bordeaux and also a difficult breed dog!! a shar pei so I find that previously vet bills could be astronomical. With Alan I feel he charges a reasonable price and does a good job, both mine have had operations with Alan and have had good results after.:)

I use Alan at Beech House Veterinary Clinic , at Highgreen. He is such a dedicated man and I feel his prices are reasonable, I have a giant breed dog a dogue de bordeaux and also a difficult breed dog!! a shar pei so I find that previously vet bills could be astronomical. With Alan I feel he charges a reasonable price and does a good job, both mine have had operations with Alan and have had good results after.:)

I agree 100%
Alan is a very good Vet

Threads merged

Thanks to the member who brought it to my attention :thumbsup:

Springfield vets in Firth park are good.We take our staffy .The receptionists are lovely and the vets there, especially William are great.

Has any used th e vets on olivett rd ?woodseats ?

Has anyone been / does anyone use this branch of Abbeymore vets? Any recommendation (or not) they'd care to share? I'm particularly interested in their small furry animal care :D

I'm with Peak Vets who are brilliant and I'll stay with Peak Vets if required but it is the other side of town so I was just wondering about these guys:

Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres
110-116, Halifax Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S6 1LH

Thank you :)

Has anyone been / does anyone use this branch of Abbeymore vets? Any recommendation (or not) they'd care to share? I'm particularly interested in their small furry animal care :D

I'm with Peak Vets who are brilliant and I'll stay with Peak Vets if required but it is the other side of town so I was just wondering about these guys:

Abbeymoor Veterinary Centres
110-116, Halifax Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S6 1LH

Thank you :)

no problem with them at all been with them a few years and they are very good

They were exellent when my poor kitty got attacked by a dog. Got her an appointment straight away, she is right as rain now :D . They also did everything they could to save my poor bunny without me even making an appointment I just rushed down there. The place is very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. :)

We have been with them for years and had no problems at all :thumbsup:

Cool, thanks for the replies :)

I'll will definitely pop in on my way home and see how I get on.

:rant: God i am so angry!!:mad: :suspect:

Just been to take ruby for her booster injections and to get worming tabs for next month and have been totally embarassed in vets!

rubys been going to this vets since we got her and i must say i have always thought the reception staff to be quite rude.
Every time i go they seem to manage to be un polite and never smile.

This time i went in with my daughter and as we entered there was another dog in door way (it is a vets) this dog was barking at ruby and she barked back i then checked in calmed ruby down and sat near someone with a cat ( to avoid confrontation with the other dog) ruby never even looked at the cat she sat down sniffing the floor as usual for all the exciting aromas!!!

The other dog was then called in and started barking at ruby again, ruby barked back then i calmed her down again!
about 5 mns later reception staff came out and said if she doesnt stop barking you need to wait outside!!!!

SHE HADNT BARKED IN 5 MINS!!!!!!

i understand that it would be frightening for the cat and wouldnt be at all annoyed if she had come when BOTH dogs were barking and asked us BOTH wait outside!!!

I said to the girls shes not barking and she said im just saying if she does you will have to go out!!! ( said with attitude)

i offerd to go out and she said i didnt say that!!! i just said ok....
after sitting for a few mins i got really annoyed and asked them 2 cancel my appointment and that they always seem to be confrontational.


PHEW................ i know i sound like a drama queen but i was reeet peed off!


am i been overdramatic????? :huh:

It sounds as though you weren't happy with them to start with so this incident topped it off rather than causing your upset. There are plenty of vets out there with lovely, polite reception staff that do care, i'm sure you will find one :)

I was planning to change our vets, so can you tell me who this is so I can scratch them off the list of possibles please?

Crookes and partners at hackenthorpe

I know i sound dramatic but its not the 1st time that i have found them rude.

Rubys booked in at new vets for next week

Crookes and partners at hackenthorpe

I know i sound dramatic but its not the 1st time that i have found them rude.

Rubys booked in at new vets for next week

I have had trouble with their Rotherham branch as mentioned in a thread about vets’ fees.

the other thing to check when arranging a new vets is the out of hours service

I've no intention of setting foot in 'vets now' ever again :rant:
... and it's springfield at Crystal Peaks that I'll be leaving

It has been a bit odd since Mr Jarvis left :suspect:

the other thing to check when arranging a new vets is the out of hours service

I've no intention of setting foot in 'vets now' ever again :rant:
... and it's springfield at Crystal Peaks that I'll be leaving

It has been a bit odd since Mr Jarvis left :suspect:

Springfields been taken over thats why, and they are definately not the same, Mr Jarvis was great!

OH NO!!!!
rubys booked in springfield for next week!!!
need 2 cancel anybody got any other ideas????

I would write to the mentioned vets and relay your upset, chances aer they won't even realise how sarky the reception staff are being towards the folk that pay thier wages

I might do but just dont want to sound pathetic!

If it was MY business and I was loosing customers, I'd want to know

Thats true baileys mum i think i might just email them

I suggested writing so you know the boss will read it, not the monkeys and "forget" to tell the boss

It can't do any harm, if you genuinely think you've been badly treated and it has seriously made you consider changing vets, then you ought to let them know how you feel- even if it is too late for you, it might make them rethink how they treat other customers.

On a personal level, I have nothing but praise for our vets (Park Vets at Millhouses) - the vets and reception staff are lovely and the reception staff always welcome us and out motley collection of pets with warm friendly smiles and a fuss and I'm just sorry you've had a poor experience of customer service at your current practice.

I know you dont want to mention the vet you found to be horrible, but which new vet have you booked an appointment with? Someone might already use them and be able to tell you what they are like, save you going to another one with rude staff. :)

I think as pet owners the ultimate wrong question is being asked surely primarily its what the VET is like that really matters.

I would stick with whoever your with if its just a receptionist issue otherwise you could end up with nice receptionists and pretty walls but a vet who doesnt really give a monkeys (thats not a pun).

I would ensure that the vet is made aware of your concerns as if its not actually their practise you can be sure they will relay it to the people who matter.

I am really astonished that this is the vets we have just changed too because the springfield vets at Crystal Peaks were not right good and they just charged high prices for consultations so we decided to change to Crookes and Partners at Hackenthorpe.

They were recommended to us by my partners mum and dad. They said they are really good and cheaper.

We took one of our cats Mitsy there just before Easter for some blood tests and it turned out she had kidney failure. Then last Friday we had to have her put to sleep which was really really sad.

What Im trying to say is that I think that they are really good and I have not got a single bad word to say about them. They really looked after our cat when she was ill and when she was put to sleep they were really kind and loving to her and my boyfriend and I were totally happy and satisfied with them.

I can understand that we all have our opinions of services that we have to use including the vets. I just hope that you find a vet which suits you.

Good luck with it

Gizzy.

I am really astonished that this is the vets we have just changed too because the springfield vets at Crystal Peaks were not right good and they just charged high prices for consultations so we decided to change to Crookes and Partners at Hackenthorpe.

They were recommended to us by my partners mum and dad. They said they are really good and cheaper.

We took one of our cats Mitsy there just before Easter for some blood tests and it turned out she had kidney failure. Then last Friday we had to have her put to sleep which was really really sad.

What Im trying to say is that I think that they are really good and I have not got a single bad word to say about them. They really looked after our cat when she was ill and when she was put to sleep they were really kind and loving to her and my boyfriend and I were totally happy and satisfied with them.

I can understand that we all have our opinions of services that we have to use including the vets. I just hope that you find a vet which suits you.

Good luck with it

Gizzy.

me neither when i rushed my late bullmastiff in to them when had collasped at home Grant(chief Vet) was on call and told me to go straight to rotherham as he we nearer to there.
when i arrived he did a blood test and got the results back after 20 minutes
i was absolutely devastated when he told us that otis had leukaemia and was dying(im holding back the tears typing this) gaz sat with him while they put him to sleep
we sat with him for 5 hours and the girls were brilliant especially phil the theatre nurse who had a soft spot for him

I would never change my vets but everyone has there own opinion

Springfields been taken over thats why, and they are definately not the same, Mr Jarvis was great!

I use Springfields at Firth Park and agree Mr Jarvis was brilliant.

But I'm more than happy with William (don't know his other name) who is now "my" vet! He was very good with my old cat Obi when he had hyperthyroid problems.

Dozy

Ive been going to crookes for 3 yrs + ( with various pets before ruby)
although i have seen many vets in that practice i must say ALL the vets have been fine !!! i just find the reception staff very very rude i have even heard them talking about the vets while customers are in the waiting room .
NOT VERY PROFESSIONAL

also i know its a diffrent thread BUT... i first had to go to crookes after a rabbit bought from the dreaded pets at home had to be put to sleep after 3 weeks ( they are the recomended practice for pets at home drakehouse) i said i wouldnt go back after there attitude at that time but put it down to me been really upset.

like you say though everyone has diffrent experiences. maybe i think everyone should be as enthusiastic with ruby as i am .

If anyone could recomend a good practice (not crookes or springfield)
in the crystal peaks area i would be greatful

:D :thumbsup:

I've never liked Springfields period. money comes first with them Animals a poor second

I changed from springfield a while back to go to abbeymoore vets on halifax road as they were that good and very friendly. Not only that there prices seem very reasonable.

I changed from springfield a while back to go to abbeymoore vets on halifax road as they were that good and very friendly. Not only that there prices seem very reasonable.

I take mine there too. Great staff, very friendly and very caring, receptionists and vets

the other thing to check when arranging a new vets is the out of hours service

I've no intention of setting foot in 'vets now' ever again :rant:
... and it's springfield at Crystal Peaks that I'll be leaving

It has been a bit odd since Mr Jarvis left :suspect:

Mr Jarvis was our vet for years, when he was based at Firth Park.

After suffering a bit of 'attitude' at Abbeymoor on Abbey Lane, we've been using Peak Vets on Olivet Rd at Woodseats. They've been excellent and I understand they always have a vet on site for out of hours emergencies.

The Chocador loves going there because he always gets a biscuit at the end of his consultation!

I've never liked Springfields period. money comes first with them Animals a poor second

Not with Mr Jarvis it wasn't. He was a very good man & definately put the animals first ! I can't count how many times he didn't charge us for a visit.
In fact we had a postcard off him at the weekend !

Not with Mr Jarvis it wasn't. He was a very good man & definately put the animals first ! I can't count how many times he didn't charge us for a visit.
In fact we had a postcard off him at the weekend !

I agree with this. If an illness dragged on a bit, he'd often seemed to 'cap' the amount he charged, and treated our pets without charge many times.

I can highly reccomend my vets, but it is a bit far for most of you. Park Veterinary Hospital at Millhouses. They are so helpful and friendly, to be fair though, I have never used another vets, they have been great over the years. If the distance isn't so bad then I would definitely give them a call. I use Chris Green for the horse, but apart from that all mine go there. They even gave me a few free visits a couple of years ago when I had AliG the lizard in and out every few days for antibiotics injections, as they realised the whole thing had cost me a fortune. I don't know what out of hours is like though, haven't ever had the need.

Looking at their website, it offers 24 hour out of hours care, just going to check the prices though.

at the moment, peak vets at woodseats is top of our list - particularly due to their extended opening hours and their own cover for out of hours

at the moment, peak vets at woodseats is top of our list - particularly due to their extended opening hours and their own cover for out of hours

If you don't have much luck with them, try Park, http://www.parkvethospital.com/out_of_hours_care.html looks like they offer the same. David Newton is the main vet.

Mr Jarvis was our vet for years, when he was based at Firth Park.

After suffering a bit of 'attitude' at Abbeymoor on Abbey Lane, we've been using Peak Vets on Olivet Rd at Woodseats. They've been excellent and I understand they always have a vet on site for out of hours emergencies.

The Chocador loves going there because he always gets a biscuit at the end of his consultation!


Got to agree with peak vets they were brilliant when i took the cat i found (May) they worked till 9.45 trying to save the 2 kittens - they actually car about the animals more than the money

The vets at Park Vets at Millhouses are great but we have had some issues with the reception staff . Hugely incorrect bills when one of our animals was seriously ill. Took ages for them to get it all corrected and they have never once apologised for cocking it up. In fact they seemed to think they were doing us the favour....I have no problems with people making errors but I expect pleasant behaviour and "sorry for that" when correcting it.

Perhaps they also went to the same school of Charm for Vet receptionists as TN72's reception staff ?

Our family have used Crookes for over 35 years and never had a problem with either the vets or receptionists. If I did, I would tell them to look how much I have spent over the years and complain. I trust the vets there and would not change, as my animals welfare comes first before my feelings.

Our family have used Crookes for over 35 years and never had a problem with either the vets or receptionists. If I did, I would tell them to look how much I have spent over the years and complain. I trust the vets there and would not change, as my animals welfare comes first before my feelings.

Like i said before we all have diffrent experiences and our own opinions .I can assure you ruby IS coming 1st before my feelings , if i dont trust the staff how could i possibly leave her to be cared for by them?God forbid she had to stay for any kind of treatment i just wouldnt be happy with that rude and miserable bunch after all if dogs barking upsets vet staff?????......

i will leave you to think about that

Like i said before we all have diffrent experiences and our own opinions .I can assure you ruby IS coming 1st before my feelings , if i dont trust the staff how could i possibly leave her to be cared for by them?God forbid she had to stay for any kind of treatment i just wouldnt be happy with that rude and miserable bunch after all if dogs barking upsets vet staff?????......

i will leave you to think about that

I use Crookes at Rotherham and have done for many many years,
I've had my ups and downs with them, but I think its probably
the same anywhere, but generally they are very good.

I had a bit of a do with one of the receptionists once, but its just the same at the doctors.

I wouldn't change as they know me and mine now very well,and wouldn't want to start again, building a relationship with new vets.

My big complaint with them is they no longer do an out of hours service.
To my cost I have had to use vets now, on more than one occasion,

If you do want to complain write to John Nichol, hes in charge now, and an excellent vet, Or Grant Adams.

I can highly reccomend my vets, but it is a bit far for most of you. Park Veterinary Hospital at Millhouses. They are so helpful and friendly, to be fair though, I have never used another vets, they have been great over the years. If the distance isn't so bad then I would definitely give them a call. I use Chris Green for the horse, but apart from that all mine go there. They even gave me a few free visits a couple of years ago when I had AliG the lizard in and out every few days for antibiotics injections, as they realised the whole thing had cost me a fortune. I don't know what out of hours is like though, haven't ever had the need.

Looking at their website, it offers 24 hour out of hours care, just going to check the prices though.

That the one we use- well pleased with them too

merged these now so it's all in one place :)

Our family have used Crookes for over 35 years and never had a problem with either the vets or receptionists. If I did, I would tell them to look how much I have spent over the years and complain. I trust the vets there and would not change, as my animals welfare comes first before my feelings.

We took our old moggie Scarlet to Crookes' at Crystal Peaks about 8-10 years ago when she needed a mega load of teeth extracting - we had been quoted a scary amount by Hunters Bar vets and Crookes' was recommended as a cheaper alternative- a bit out of our way, but we got a lift up there, spent a few hours shopping and watching a movie (that shows how long ago it was) and then picked up our cat - got the tram home. The bill was a third of what it wouldve been from HB vets and we were very pleased with the level of care we got.

We're off to the vets! (Just for a settling in check up)

I've looked through this thread and phoned a few to get a general idea of whats out there but I felt 'drawn' to highfields on London Road.

Nobody really mentions them here so is it a case of no news good news?

Highfields is excellent, strongly recommend them especially Manuella Fuchs

to Ruby's mum, from my Ruby's mum lol.
i have used crookes vets for years and years i have never had any issuse with them. my Ruby is terminally ill with MCT they are so good to us they are really wonderful and she has stayed there with out me for operations and treatment.
i understand you must have been very angry as i would too my ruby cries so loud when we are in there but please think like this a good vet is the upmost to you bog the people who answer the phones etc. i know what you mean sometimes i have thought they seem a little unapraochable and snotty but your not there to see them its the vet that matters.
write to grant adams tell him how you feel after all you pay his wages.
good luck hun xx

Highfields is excellent, strongly recommend them especially Manuella Fuchs

Is that the German lady vet?

That's who we saw today. All was well, she gave Jenny a good thorough check up so at the moment, no complaints and it seemed like a really nice place

I have used Crookes vets for over 20 years. I find them increasingly rude and difficult. They have given me the wrong specalist dog food on several occasions. As well as giving me dog insulin for my cat, a fact that they pointed out to me.

The only reason I go to them is to see Grant Adams, he is a really good vet.

I am that frustrated with the 'receptions staff and their attitude' that I want to look for another vet.

Has anyone any ideas for an old athertic dog and diabetic cat

I have used Crookes vets for over 20 years. I find them increasingly rude and difficult. They have given me the wrong specalist dog food on several occasions. As well as giving me dog insulin for my cat, a fact that they pointed out to me.

The only reason I go to them is to see Grant Adams, he is a really good vet.

I am that frustrated with the 'receptions staff and their attitude' that I want to look for another vet.

Has anyone any ideas for an old athertic dog and diabetic cat

I had a bit of a do once with one of the receptionist when she said they couldn't fit jasper cat in, who was crying in pain and had been a patient there for all of his seventeen years anyway i rang back and demanded to speak to John Nichols, who I believe is an excellent vet, and he saw Jasper straight away
I have been going there well over twenty years, had a few complaints but all in all they are very good , I suppose which ever vets you go to someone will have a story to tell.
But if you're not happy, ask to speak to John or Grant I am sure they will sort it out.

I've just used Crofts - Bolsover and Eckington surgeries - and I was really pleased with the service. The vet treat my Bearded Dragon very well.

Hi, we now use "vets 4 pets" on abbeydale road, they are fantastic, great people. expert and caring yet not as pricey as our last vets!!
Highly recommended:)

Not with Mr Jarvis it wasn't. He was a very good man & definately put the animals first ! I can't count how many times he didn't charge us for a visit.
In fact we had a postcard off him at the weekend !

2 nights on a drip with Springfields £300.00

2 nights four years later with Beech house one night on the same medication for the same problem £16.00 per night and £48.00 for the meds.

Honestly the best vet I have ever had and the one I would recomend for any skeletal problems is Mr Oliver at http://www.buckleyhousevets.co.uk/news/view-article.php?Title=Latest+news

The man is a genius and IMO one of the best vets in the country. Yep his practice is in Hucknall but people come from all over the country for an expert opinion from this man.

Peak practice vets on Olivet Road,at Woodseats,is a brill vets.They are really nice,caring and helpful.very highly recommended.A1.

Hi, we now use "vets 4 pets" on abbeydale road, they are fantastic, great people. expert and caring yet not as pricey as our last vets!!
Highly recommended:)

definitely agree, vets4pets have been fantastic with my sisters cat and rabbit. really nice vets, lovely place!! highly recommend

We use Peak Vets - they were the most pleasant to speak to on the phone when we were ringing around, they haver reasonable rates and easy parking, despite being miles away. One of them seems to be an eye specialist too, judging by the string of letters after his name.

After a terrible incident with our (now previous) vets we have just started at Broomhill Veterinary Practice - they have been excellent with Takara who is incredibly scared of the vet after the terrible incident mentioned above.

It's only a very new practice but thought I'd mention it on here - I work there too but I am actually only posting because of my experiences as a client! :lol:

(Free dental checks throughout September too ;) )

beech house vets high green the vets name is alan he is one genuine guy all the people i dog walk with go there, none of us live near high green but he so good it is worth traveling

Highfields on London Road is excellent. Precious usually sees Nigel there.

Regards

L.

I have recently moved to Walkley and am looking to change my vets. The 2 most convenient for me appear to be Hallam vets at Crookes and Broomhill vets. There is not much about either on these threads. Does anyone have any comments/advice about these two vets?

I have 2 cats and one is VERY nervous so I am very anxious to find a very patient, understanding and kind vet.

Thanks

I use Highfield for my dogs because I got recommended by my DDB breeder and I have nothing but praise for them. They kept me updated when I had my DDB spayed and have explained everything to me regarding my rotties milk problems (she's not been bred just has problems with her milk when she comes into season).

I have recently moved to Walkley and am looking to change my vets. The 2 most convenient for me appear to be Hallam vets at Crookes and Broomhill vets. There is not much about either on these threads. Does anyone have any comments/advice about these two vets?

I have 2 cats and one is VERY nervous so I am very anxious to find a very patient, understanding and kind vet.

Thanks

I would recommend Anneke at Broomhill Vets. She's lovely and caring and won't talk rubbish at you. She's very good with the tissues and always gentle with the charges in her care (even at 8pm on a Saturday evening with an emergency visit when one of my rat had polyps!)

does anyone have any experience using either springfield vets at richmond road or hall court vet group at handsowrth road? these are the closest vets to me

i have a nervous dog who needs careful handling, 5 rats who are my babies but my first group so i need a knowledgable vet, a gecko and a goldfish lol

my dog is registered at vets4pets at millhouses for the vac4life programme so goes there for her yearly check up/booster but i am looking for somewhere closer to home for her general care (but only if they are any good obv)

i have prev used broomhill vet but moved as i was unhappy with there treatment of my rat. i have also used peak vet after several recommendations on here and the fact they do their own out of hours but to be honest i am not overly impressed and they are a long way to travel for mediocre care.

Springfield have a couple of very good exotic pet vets, they are based at the Rotherham branch though. Not had experience with Halls but think their operating branch is not so near to you, however Springfield do ops at Richmond Road branch and they have a couple of good nurses who have been there a long while

thankyou for the reply berlingo.

well if i registered with springfield can you use any branch do you know? I know that you can with vets4pets

i know that the hall court one ships them up to dinnigton for ops ect which i dont think i would be too keen on.

obv then there are the rats and me not knowing if the branches near me are any good with small furries.

obv the quality of care comes first but it would be useful to use a branch a bit nearer to home for all the pets im in S13 and do drive so doesnt strictly have to be one of the vets i metnioned but something close by

Yes you can use any branch.. all computers are linked so they can access your notes, they have also started doing emergency surgeries on Sundays and bank holidays, still vets now at nights though, shame

Anyone got any up to date reviews of A Crookes and Partners in Hackenthorpe? Got two kittens and mum cat getting done there next week.

tess they get very mixed reviews, some people have used them for years and love them others find the staff rude ect.

my sis in law used them when her dog swalled a fishing hook and line and even though they knew they didnt have the equipment or the expertise to treat her (they had to send her to leeds to a specialist) they still did some treatment took xrays ect then billed her quite a large amount on top of the specialists fee we all thought this was not really right. however before this she had been pleased

Maybe that would have been the case no matter which vets were used, sometimes it just can't be fixed at the "normal vets" and for whatever reason has to be referred

Crookes on Sheffield Road, near Crystal Peaks, always been brilliant IMO.

Brilliant vets, my cat had to have a big op costing over £400, I wasn't insured at the time cos I was a student and struggling for money. They let me pay £10 a month until everything was paid off even though I hadn't been going there for very long. My poor Spartacus would've probably had to be put down if it wasn't for their kindness

This is a great thread.

I have two little cats (mum and daughter) and the mum is very nervous, although I have got her to calm down a lot in the year and a month that we have owned them. (she'll actually be held and come and sit with me of her own accord every now and again, and she follows me around the house determined to trip me up :loopy::hihi: )

I think for me the two best options are either Peak Vets or Hallam vets as I'll be in S6, and going by the posts, they have a very large following on here.

Just have to go about getting some calming medicine or sedatives for the 4 hour drive north now. :gag: